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Flights from Zurich to Beijing

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Beijing. The easiest way is one stop via Munich or Paris, about 12h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 29m
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Zurich to Beijing at a glance

Fastest journey12h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Paris

Best ways to fly from Zurich to Beijing

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ZRH Munich (MUC) BJS
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, SWISS · Leg 2: Air China, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~12h 29m
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2
ZRH Paris (CDG) BJS
Leg 1: Air France, SWISS · Leg 2: Air China, Air France
One airline, one ticket ~13h 20m
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3
ZRH Shanghai (PVG) BJS
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 06m
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4
ZRH Seoul (ICN) BJS
Leg 1: Korean Air, SWISS · Leg 2: Air China, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~14h 34m
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5
ZRH Istanbul (IST) BJS
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 32m
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ZRH Cairo (CAI) BJS
Leg 1: EgyptAir, SWISS · Leg 2: Air China, EgyptAir, Sichuan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 21m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,982 km4,957 miles
Journey time
12h 29mestimate
Time difference
+7hBeijing vs Zurich
Currency in Beijing
CNY
Airports
ZRH → PKX, PEK

Flights from Zurich to Beijing: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Beijing?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Paris and Shanghai. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Beijing?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,982 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Beijing?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Paris (CDG), Shanghai (PVG) and Seoul (ICN). Air Dolomiti flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Beijing?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Beijing?
Beijing is 7 hours ahead of Zurich.

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